Job summary MAT Leave Cover: Early Years Educator (minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years Care & Education) 10 months fix term contract Full Time Post: 37.5hrs over a 9 day fortnight - Mon to Fri Must hold the relevant qualifications or experience Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow, and thrive? We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our friendly nursery team on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing, child-centred environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. Our NHS nursery is based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath with a team of highly experienced staff nursery. The post holder will be required to have a full and relevant Level 2/3 Diploma in Early Yearswith experience of working with in an EYFS setting. Inspected by Ofsted in January 2024, achieving a grade 'Good' we value the importance of excellent parent partnership and flexible childcare in a NHS workplace nursery. Excellent Annual leave Entitlement Excellent NHS Pension We are looking for someone who is motivated, flexible, and passionate about the care and learning of children under the age of 5 years. The Wendy House Nursery cares for babies and young children of NHS employees. We are open from 7:00 to 18:00 with staff working a variety of shifts. It is essential to be flexible and able to travel to Haywards Heath to work various shifts Main duties of the job You will be based in our young toddler & baby room, supporting children aged approximately 0-2 years, providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where they can explore, develop, and thrive. Working with the under 2s is based on building strong attachments, delivering sensory and age -appropriate activities, working closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and routines and maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. This is a qualified position, and the post holder will be required to support a ' Key Group ' of children supporting their care and educational needs. Good knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is essential as you will be planning and undertaking activities, carrying out observations and individual assessments. You must show flexibility and adaptability as each day can be very different but equally enjoyable and imaginative. Being able to retain information, and use initiative is a must for this post. The role will involve spending time in the outdoor environment. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Candidate Pack Job description Job responsibilities To work alongside colleagues to provide a high-quality childcare service by creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop. To work alongside colleagues in the delivery of an effective EYFS curriculum that supports the childrens interest and stage of development. To work with the nursery daily routine; working within the indoors/outdoors learning areas and local community. To engage with children in creative and sensory play To be a 'Key Worker' to a small group of children support and develop their care and educational needs. Provide caring support and good communication with parents/carers and children, understanding and appreciating diversity. Please note: This role does not meet theminimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position. Job description Job responsibilities To work alongside colleagues to provide a high-quality childcare service by creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children to play, learn and develop. To work alongside colleagues in the delivery of an effective EYFS curriculum that supports the childrens interest and stage of development. To work with the nursery daily routine; working within the indoors/outdoors learning areas and local community. To engage with children in creative and sensory play To be a 'Key Worker' to a small group of children support and develop their care and educational needs. Provide caring support and good communication with parents/carers and children, understanding and appreciating diversity. Please note: This role does not meet theminimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants. Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Childcare Qualification NVQ Level 2 or 3 Experience working with children under the age of 5 years Experience with with Young Toddlers and Babies Experience with Parent Partnership Working Experience working within a Team environment Knowledge of Early Years Milestones Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection Understanding of Diversity and Equality Practice for Children, Families and Staff Awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety procedures in the workplace Desirable Experience of being a Key Worker to a group of children Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate Experience of working in other Early Years settings Experience of Special Educational needs and requirements Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Childcare Qualification NVQ Level 2 or 3 Experience working with children under the age of 5 years Experience with with Young Toddlers and Babies Experience with Parent Partnership Working Experience working within a Team environment Knowledge of Early Years Milestones Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection Understanding of Diversity and Equality Practice for Children, Families and Staff Awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety procedures in the workplace Desirable Experience of being a Key Worker to a group of children Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate Experience of working in other Early Years settings Experience of Special Educational needs and requirements Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Wendy House Nursery, Princess Royal Hospital Lewes Road Haywards Heath RH16 4EX Employer's website